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falls in construction

Taking a Stand to Prevent Falls

Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health • By: Jose Herrera • May 2, 2024

Two female construction employees wearing fall protection gear, including safety helmets, harnesses and other equipment.

Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Here are three simple steps to prevent unnecessary tragedies.

Join the 10th Annual #StandDown4Safety

Filed in Worker Safety and Health, Safety and Health • By: Damon Bonneau • April 28, 2023

Photo of two construction workers using fall protection, including harnesses and helmets. The text is "May 1-5. 10 years. National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. osha.gov/PreventFallsNow

Join us May 1-5 to spread the word about the dangers of construction falls and how to prevent them.

#StandDown4Safety

Filed in Safety and Health • By: Scott Ketcham • May 3, 2022

5 things you should know about preventable falls.